Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rest well" in Korean
“Rest well” in Korean is 푹 쉬세요 (pronounced "Puk swiseyo").
푹 쉬세요
Puk swiseyo
Usage & Context
Wishing someone a restful break or recovery period. 푹 is an adverb emphasizing thoroughness (deeply/thoroughly). Very common at the end of the work week or when someone is on vacation. Shows that you care about the person's health and wellbeing.
Example Sentence
오늘 많이 힘들었죠? 집에 가서 푹 쉬세요!
Today was tough, wasn't it? Go home and rest well!
How to use 푹 쉬세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rest well” is 푹 쉬세요, romanized as Puk swiseyo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 푹 쉬세요.
Pronunciation Guide
The '푹' (puk) sounds like 'pook' as in 'book,' with a short, sharp 'p' sound. '쉬' (swi) is pronounced like 'swee' as in 'sweet.' '세' (se) is like 'seh' in 'set,' and '요' (yo) is like 'yoh' in 'yo-yo.' The emphasis is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
푹 쉬어
Puk swieo
Used with close friends or family, or by an elder to a younger person.
More Example Sentences
Saying goodbye to a colleague on Friday.
주말에 푹 쉬고 다음 주에 봐요!
Rest well this weekend and see you next week!
Wishing someone recovery after they've been ill.
아프지 말고 푹 쉬세요.
Don't be sick, rest well.
Wishing someone well before their vacation.
여행 가서 맛있는 거 많이 먹고 푹 쉬세요!
Go on your trip, eat lots of delicious food, and rest well!
Cultural Context
This phrase is a warm and caring expression, often used to show concern for someone's well-being. The adverb '푹' (puk) means 'deeply' or 'thoroughly,' emphasizing a wish for complete and restorative rest. It's commonly used at the end of a long work week, when someone is going on vacation, or when someone is recovering from illness, reflecting a cultural value of prioritizing health and rest.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 푹 쉬세요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
푹 쉬어
Rest well (casual)
주말 잘 보내세요
Have a good weekend
몸조리 잘 하세요
Take good care of yourself (especially after illness/childbirth)
Related Expressions
편히 쉬세요
Pyeonhi swiseyo
Rest comfortably
잘 쉬세요
Jal swiseyo
Rest well (more general)
푹 주무세요
Puk jumuseyo
Sleep well (deeply)
건강하세요
Geonganghaseyo
Be healthy
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